Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary
Government stands firm on Kermadec sanctuary
12 Apr 2016
The Environment Minister Nick Smith believes Maori leaders who claim they have the right to fish the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary are wrong. Audio
Māori leaders fight Kermadec sanctuary plans
11 Apr 2016
A group of prominent Māori leaders are pushing back against government plans to stop fishing near the Kermadec Islands. Audio
Kermadec Ocean Sancutary Bill passes first reading
16 Mar 2016
The government's bill to establish a massive sanctuary around the Kermadec Islands has passed its first reading unanimously. Environment Minister Nick Smith told Parliament the Kermadec Ocean…
Iwi welcomes Kermadec sanctuary creation
29 Sep 2015
The creation of the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary is part of a growing realisation of the need for greater protection of the environment, Ngāti Kurī says.